Josephine Lake Cabin

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Tongass National Forest

Cabin / lookout rental · USDA Forest Service · Tongass National Forest Fees: $30/night peak season May 1 - September 30 $25/night non-peak season October 1 - April 30 Status: none Reservations: www.recreation.gov A $9 reservation fee will be added to each reservation. Pan Abode cedar log cabin (12' x 12') is located at 1,800 feet on a cold, clear alpine lake surrounded by 4,000 foot peaks in rugged terrain. Hiking, hunting, and photography are popular at the site. Easy access to alpine exploration. Wildflowers in July. Josephine Lake has no fish. Abundant Sitka black-tailed deer and black bear. Area is known for its quarts and epidote crystals. Several mining claims are nearby, some active some idle. Please respect the property rights of private landowners. Do not prospect, dig, or collect mineral specimens on private land. Sleeps up to 6, oil stove (#1 diesel, not provided), rowboat. Bring your own oil (#1 diesel, uses 0.5 gal/hour at highest setting), personal flotation devices, sleeping bags, sleeping pads, cooking stove, lantern, pots, pans, plates, utensils, food, toilet paper, and garbage bags. It's a good idea to bring your own water. Please… Official page: https://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/tongass/recarea/?recid=78680 Source: USDA Forest Service. Fees and seasons change; check the official page before you go.